Grocery Associate

Heinen's Grocery Store; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Leadership development

Wellbeing program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Heinen’s, a premier grocery store chain with 23 stores, is seeking a Retail Professional to uphold the Diamond Difference Standards and promote our brand through professional appearance and exceptional customer service. You will prioritize daily work, acquire knowledge of the Grocery Department, and write orders as part of a collaborative team to meet store objectives.

This role requires flexibility for a non-traditional five-day schedule, including weekends and evenings, and the ability to lift

Qualifications

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Possess the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work the amount of hours required to meet company objectives, with understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Willing to work the non‑traditional five‑day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Acquire and share knowledge of Grocery Department.
• Responsible for writing orders using effective pars and planning.
• Responsible for working as a team in order to complete daily tasks as needed, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
• Comply with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation of owners into the company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (all located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we are an associate‑first company that emphasizes quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

Retail Professional – Heinen’s Diamond Difference Standards

• Opportunity for promotion*
• Professional Appearance – Ensure you present yourself, your team, your products, and your department in support of our Brand.
• Acknowledge – Acknowledge customers with a smile and eye contact.
• Evaluate – Develop the habit of evaluating store conditions on a continuous basis using our 5‑Step QCSSS (Quality, Cleanliness, Stock Levels, Signage, and Serviceable) for excellence.
• Thank – Thank each other for a job well done to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes to support your team.
• Engage – Engage customers when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily work based on varying business needs.
• Acquire and share knowledge of Grocery Department.
• Responsible for writing orders using effective pars and planning.
• Responsible for working as a team in order to complete daily tasks as needed, including scanning and recording shrink, order writing, stocking, rotating, and merchandising.
• Attend required corporate meetings and training classes.
• Comply with all personal and food safety company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently to achieve daily tasks.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be production driven with the ability to work continuously on repetitive tasks, while standing.
• Possess the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work the amount of hours required to meet company objectives, with understanding that occasionally business needs will require additional time.
• Willing to work the non‑traditional five‑day work schedule, including Saturday, Sunday, and evenings.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions, hot or cold.
• Part Time, Open Availability Sun‑Sat.

Illinois Benefits Information

• Retirement Plan – Company-sponsored 401(k) plan for eligible full‑time and part‑time associates. 5% company match.
• Healthcare Benefits – Medical and pharmacy coverage for full‑time associates, flexible spending and health savings account options, as well as commuter benefit options, company‑provided dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time associates.
• Paid Time Off – Paid time off, including paid sick time.
• Insurance – Company‑paid life, short and long‑term disability insurance.
• Work‑Life Balance – Flexible schedules, biweekly scheduling for better work predictability, closed on 7 major holidays.
• Growth and Development – Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
• Wellbeing – Company‑provided associate assistance program, family, parental and personal leave options.
• Discounts – 20% discount on Heinen's products.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.